Palin Resignation

Sarah Palin and Anti-Intellectualism in American Life

Ariel Gonzalez | Posted 09.02.2009 | Politics

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Ariel Gonzalez

Like George W. Bush, Sarah Palin fears self-evaluation and contemplation. They both prefer to be ruled by their gut instincts. Of course, they're too arrogant and insecure to acknowledge when these instincts lead them astray.

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Palin's Lawyer: Resignation Was An Act Of "Self-Sacrifice" (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 08.06.2009 | Politics

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Andrea Mitchell spoke to Sarah Palin's lawyer, Thomas Van Flein, Monday about the Alaska Governor's surprise resignation. Van Flein insisted that no s...

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Sam Stein

Rendell Lays Into Palin: Calls Resignation "Ridiculous," Accuses Her Of "Abandoning" State

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 08.06.2009 | Politics

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Among the myriad questions raised by Gov. Sarah Palin's abrupt resignation, is how her excuse for leaving office -- mainly that lame-duck governors ar...

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Palin Ally: "Life Is Not Happy For Her"

CNN | Posted 08.06.2009 | Politics

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A person close to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin with knowledge of her thinking told CNN Monday that her decision to end her term early "is not part of a gra...

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Alaskans: Palin Had Gone Fishin' On The Job

AP | MARK THIESSEN | Posted 08.06.2009 | Politics

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JUNEAU, Alaska — As surprised fans and critics of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin traded guesses behind her decision to resign more than a year before h...

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The Iquitarod!: Sarah Palin's Latest Arctic Sport

Geoffrey Dunn | Posted 08.05.2009 | Politics

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Geoffrey Dunn

Palin expects no one to wonder why in the world she would step down from the governorship, which is the only platform from which she can claim any political legitimacy. And we're not supposed to speculate? Come now.

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Is Sarah Palin the First Post-Modern Politician?

Richard (RJ) Eskow | Posted 08.05.2009 | Politics

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Richard (RJ) Eskow

Palin's vision of politics is so profoundly radical that even performing the duties of office becomes unimportant. The job you sought is no longer the point. It's all about the performance. It's politics as Conceptual Art.

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Huckabee: Palin May Not Be Able To Handle Pressure Of Presidential Run

AP/Huffington Post | Posted 08.05.2009 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — One of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's potential presidential rivals said Sunday that her abrupt resignation won't help her dodge scrutin...

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Palin's Move Raises Big Questions

AP | PHILIP ELLIOTT | Posted 08.04.2009 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's abrupt and unscripted holiday resignation is an odd way to launch a potential presidential bid and no hel...

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The Real Story Behind Palin's Bombshell

Geoffrey Dunn | Posted 08.03.2009 | Politics

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Geoffrey Dunn

Some pundits have said that Palin's resignation is out of character. Hardly. Don't forget that she resigned from her last statewide office. Sarah Palin is a quitter.

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Sarah Palin "Out Of Politics, Period" (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Posted 08.03.2009 | Politics

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Reporters are beginning to piece together an explanation for Sarah Palin's abrupt resignation announcement that stands in stark contrast to the reason...

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Comedians Mourn Palin's Resignation

Andy Borowitz | Posted 07.03.2009 | Comedy

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Andy Borowitz

Moments after Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announced her resignation from office, comedians from coast to coast held candlelight vigils to mourn what one comic called "a devastating loss."

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Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska's Governor (VIDEO)

Shannyn Moore | Posted 08.03.2009 | Politics

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Shannyn Moore

For weeks, the rumors of a criminal investigation against the governor have been brewing. They are rumors, but are swirling fresh again with Palin's resignation.

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McCain More Likely to Drop Palin, Bookmakers Say

Bloomberg | Mark Deen | Posted 10.04.2008 | Politics

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The smart money thinks there's a better chance today than yesterday that John McCain will dump Sarah Palin as his running mate. Before the Republican...

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